GOLDEN CERAMIC DENTAL LABORATORY (GCDL) APPOINTS JOHN BORESI CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND BOARD MEMBER

New Leadership Role Advances GCDL’s Technology-Driven Growth Strategy, Complementing Its Partnership with The Zabel Companies

CHICAGO, IL –– Golden Ceramic Dental Laboratory, LLC (GCDL), a leading full-service dental laboratory, today announced the appointment of John Boresi as Chief Executive Officer and Board Member. This new leadership addition advances GCDL’s strategic growth, complementing its previously announced partnership with The Zabel Companies, a Charlotte, NC-based private equity firm.

In his role as CEO, Mr. Boresi will lead the Company’s overall business strategy and operations, with a focus on expanding technology-enabled and digital production capabilities, strengthening market position, and capturing new growth opportunities. He will also serve on GCDL’s Board of Directors.

“John is the right leader to guide GCDL into its next chapter,” said Ben Topaz, Founder and Board Member of GCDL, who established the Company in 2004. “Over the past 20 years, we have built GCDL on a foundation of quality, craftsmanship, and trusted customer relationships. John brings the strategic mindset and industry experience needed to build on that legacy, embrace new technologies, and drive growth. His appointment complements our partnership with The Zabel Companies, and together, these steps are designed to strengthen GCDL’s capabilities and better serve our customers nationwide.”

“I’m excited to join GCDL at a pivotal time for the dental lab industry,” said Mr. Boresi. “GCDL is a highly respected company with a long-standing commitment to quality and customer service, and I’m truly proud to become part of the team. I look forward to building on that strong foundation by accelerating technology-driven innovation, optimizing production capabilities, and strengthening our commercial strategy to deliver even greater value to our customers.”

GCDL specializes in Fixed, Removable and Orthodontic dental prosthesis and appliances with focus on implants, digital dentures, and clear aligners. The company manufactures these custom dental appliances for dental support organizations, group practices, and independent dentists across the United States. GCDL provides its customers with a comprehensive, one-stop solution, offering quality products crafted using the latest materials, advanced digital production technology, fast turnaround times, and best-in-class customer support.

Mr. Boresi brings deep leadership experience across dental, healthcare, and private equity–backed businesses, with a strong track record of driving growth and expanding market share. Most recently, he served as CEO and Board Member of OraBio, Inc., a PE-backed dental startup, where he led the Company’s initial U.S. commercial launch and helped establish a joint venture with the American Dental Association and Forsyth Institute to advance innovative therapies for periodontitis. Previously, Mr. Boresi spent more than a decade at Henry Schein, Inc., including as Vice President and General Manager of Global Henry Schein Brands, where he led a $1 billion global business.

The Zabel Companies announced its partnership with GCDL in 2024, citing the lab’s commitment to quality, industry-leading turnaround times, dedicated customer service, and its technology-driven approach.

“We are excited to welcome John as CEO and Board Member of GCDL,” said Brian Miskell, Vice President at The Zabel Companies. “GCDL operates in a rapidly evolving dental lab market where scale, technology, and operational excellence are increasingly critical. John’s track record of building high-performing, growth-oriented organizations makes him uniquely qualified to lead the next phase of the Company’s evolution. We believe his leadership will meaningfully accelerate GCDL’s ability to expand its capabilities, pursue strategic growth initiatives, and create a differentiated organization dedicated to the success of its customers and the quality care of the patients they serve.”

About Golden Ceramic Dental Laboratory (GCDL)

Based in Chicago, IL, GCDL is a full-service dental laboratory that manufactures custom dental prosthetics for dental support organizations, group practices, and independent dentists nationwide. GCDL offers a diverse product line such as fixed, removable and orthodontic dental prosthesis and appliances with focus on implants, digital dentures, and clear aligners among other products. The Company’s website can be found at www.gcdl.net.

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